People in Glass Houses

is what we were. Almost two Saturdays ago Greg's parents were in town and we paid a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory. We've been a few times. It's wonderful this time of year when one is in need of some green therapy. The amazing installation above is part of an exhibit called Sacrifice + Bliss by Aurora Robson. All of her work is created with what otherwise would be considered garbage: bits of plastic, junk mail, packaging. 

Fairy bunny house. I think there was a train running around here.

 Amazing staghorn ferns.

A taste of the orchid display to come.

An aloe tree and some sort of cactus in the desert biome, quite Dr. Seuss-ish.

Backlit on glass.

In the Palm House.

One of two incredible, (nearly) identical Chihuly pieces.

Every year about this time they do an incredible orchid display.

Air plants for a little interest.

Specimens...

under study.

Great combination.

More Chihuly glass in the Pacific Island Water Garden. 

And koi, koi, koi. I love koi.

Wonderful gift shop too stuffed full of plants and books, two of my favorite things on earth.

Finally, more of the Sacrifice + Bliss exhibit.

Lovely couple of hours whiled away on a Saturday afternoon. :)

After a frantic week or so, our house is on the market. Headed to Seattle on Sunday to meet my new city, explore career options, and do a little house hunting. So excited!

All You Need Is...

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

And though the rest of the message got a little preachy, thanks to the skywriter in Orlando for this bit. 

Up in the Air

Two weeks ago we went to Orlando to visit family. Greg stayed on for a conference and I flew back with a connection through Raleigh-Durham. I'd never had the pleasure of visiting this airport before and I was blown away by the great architecture and design elements.

A beautiful combination of wood, steel and glass. More information here on the design, construction and accomplished architect.

I actually really don't mind layovers. There's something about being semi-captive, waiting for the next leg of a journey to begin, with eating, talking, watching, reading, surfing, or maybe working (if you're so inclined or obligated) being the only activities to choose from. And I was glad to spend 3+ hours doing just those things in such an unexpectedly beautiful space.

The decision is final. We're moving to Seattle in just a couple of months. Going out to see my new home-to-be in 2 weeks. Then 5 weeks from today off for some fun and sun in Puerto Rico. So many more hours in airports in my future. Lucky me. Seriously :)